Summer before senior year is a pivotal time for college-bound students. While it’s tempting to savor the break, using these months strategically can reduce stress during the fall and set you up for success in the application process. Here are key ways rising seniors can get ahead: Finalize Your College List Spend time researching colleges and refining your list into a balanced mix of reach, target, and likely schools. Consider factors such as location, size, academic programs, extracurricular...

As the school year winds down, we know everyone is looking forward to a well-deserved break. Summer is a wonderful time for rest, travel, and unstructured fun, but it can also become very easy for those hard-earned learning habits to slip during the long break. We wanted to share a few thoughts on how we can keep students on track without killing the summer vibe. With just a little intention, we can maintain academic momentum so they return to school ready to thrive. Elementary School: Keep...

As we shift from the rigid schedules of the school year into the freedom of summer, we often hear parents worry about the "summer slide." While we usually think of this in terms of math or reading, there is actually a second area where students tend to lose ground during the break: their executive function skills. When the external structure of school disappears, students can get a bit rusty on planning, organization, and self-management. The good news is that summer is actually the perfect...